A manual created to provide data and instruction related to the maintenance of a vehicle
Questions tagged [service-manual]
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How to read torque specs off this Nissan service diagram?
I'm replacing the exhaust manifold gasket on a Nissan Altima and cannot figure out how to interpret the service manual diagram for the torque specs. From Google research, the bolt (the green arrow is pointing to) requires 29-32 lbs. but I'd like to…
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Why is there a difference in timing belt replacement intervals between two countries
Specifically, the Subaru WRX sold in South Africa and Australia is 100% identical. And I mean that South Africa gets the Australian version of the WRX, there's no homologated version for SA.
Well, there is one difference: the service booklet of the…
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Should I get an owner's manual or repair manual?
I'm new to working on cars as I have only done a few minor repairs/maintenance myself in the last year. I intend to start doing most if not all the maintenance on my car in the future. I've been learning online, but I am wondering if it is worth…
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How to find your manual?
Imagine that you haven't got a hard copy of your owners manual, technical data or operating instructions. Is there a good source from which you can get a PDF of the documentation online?
I'm just wondering because I bet a few people out there…
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How to determine if manual transmission fluid has to be changed?
I took my 2015 Honda Accord to the dealership to have a recall serviced. While performing the service, the mechanic recommended that I also had my manual transmission fluid (MTF) flushed since the car's odometer had recently passed 30k miles. I…
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finding the owner manual for old vehicles
We bought an Mercedes Vaneo for my disabled brother because is an already made accessible model. The problem is that the manuals are in German language and I can't find the English version. Is true that the car is from 2004 and this model isn't…
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Where do torque specs for a specific component come from?
I am asking about the manufacturer specific torque specs for a given year, make, model, component/part and bolt/stud (not asking about bolt grade and size standard specs).
Random Example: 2003, Ford Powerstroke (6.0 liter PSD), Injector Hold Down…
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2015 Toyota RAV4 service manual
Can you buy a 2015 Toyota RAV4 service manual? The dealer has promised me one and it's been almost a month and no service manual.
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Deciphering Skoda handbook
My mum's new Skoda Fabia has some obscure instructions relating to the windscreen-wipers.
It says "tip-wiping" - what on earth is that?
And it refers to the "sprung position" - is this the stem pressed away from the driver or pulled towards, or…
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Why is my 2012 Impala still shaking after I got a tune up?
My 2012 Chevy Impala was doing just fine until two weeks ago. I auto started my car, while walking up it shut off on its own. I got in the car and the check engine light came on as well messages for service Stabilitrack and Service Traction…
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Buying a car without a service history?
I'm considering buying an Audi A3 from 2013, from an official Audi dealership. It's in good condition as far as I can tell, and has all the options I need.
The problem is that they don't have a service history on their system for it (even though the…
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Subaru Legacy 2000 Factory Service Manual European version
I have been looking for a long time for this manual but couldn't find it on the internet, I found the American version of it but it is not applicable with my Vehicle Id Number. Im looking for the european version for Subaru Legacy year 2000…
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Where can I find a manual for my old school bus?
My father and I have a 1967 (we think--I have my suspicions that it's a 69-73, due to the fact that the 1967 model for GMC had a different hood) GMC 950 B-Series 12-window bus, long since converted into an RV by it's previous owners way back in the…
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Opel Vectra A 1994 Service/Repair Manual
yes, it's a tired buddy, not from exploring the roads but from the previous owners' behavior.There is not any authorized repair shop in my country and i give up on spending for nothing.
I feel like a ghost because after more than one month of…
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Where do third-party spare part vendors get the information which parts fit which models?
I work in the Automotive industry in a small company that supplies parts to different vehicle manufacturers. We sometimes have a hard time finding out which models our parts go into, the manufacturers being kind of secretive about this.
Dedicated…
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